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40.71 -0.06 -0.15%

04/11 - Delayed Data. Currency in USD

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Total Assets: 1.31B

Type: Fund

Market: United States

Issuer: Deutsche Asset Management

Asset Class: Equity

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On this page you'll find an in-depth profile of Dws Science And Technology Fund - Class A. Learn about the key management, total assets, investment strategy and contact information of KTCAX among other information.

Investment Strategy

The investment seeks growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks of science and technology companies. It may invest in companies of any size and may invest in initial public offerings. While the fund invests mainly in U.S. stocks, it could invest up to 35% of net assets in foreign securities (including emerging markets securities). The fund will concentrate its assets in the group of industries constituting the technology sector and may concentrate in one or more industries in the technology sector. It is non-diversified.

Contact Information

Address 210 West 10th Street
Kansas City,MO 64105-1614
United States

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Top Executives

Name	Title	Since	Until
Daniel J. Fletcher	Managing Director	2017	Now
Biography	Daniel Fletcher, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager Equity. Joined DWS in 2017 with twenty-four years of industry experience. Prior to joining, he worked in portfolio management and equity research at Neuberger Berman, with a focus on technology, media and telecommunications companies. Before that, he worked as a telecommunications services analyst and in equity research management at Lehman Brothers. Previously, he served in investment research and execution functions at The Batavia Group and as a structured finance analyst at Deloitte & Touche. Portfolio Manager and Analyst for US Equities: New York. BA in Communications from William Paterson University; MBA in Finance from Rutgers Graduate School of Management.
Sebastian P. Werner	Portfolio Manager	2017	Now
Biography	Sebastian P. Werner, PhD, Head of Investment Strategy Equity. He Joined DWS in 2008; Previously, he served as a Research assistand for the Endowed Chair of Asset Management at the European Business School, Oestrich-Winkel while earning his PhD. He hold a MBA in International Management from the Thunderbird School fo Global Management. And he also holds a Masters Degree ("Diplom-Kaufmann") and PhD in Finance ("Dr.rer.pol.") from the European Business School, Oestrich-Winkel.
Nataly Yackanich	Portfolio Manager	2014	2018
Biography	Nataly Yackanich, CFA, Vice President. Portfolio Manager. Joined Deutsche Asset &Wealth Management in 2005 after as a Research Analyst at Credit Suisse Research US, LLC and as a Small Cap Analyst at Sidoti & Co, LLC. BA in Economics from John Hopkins University; MSc in Economics from London School of Economics; CFA Charterholder.
Walter Holick	Director	2016	2017
Biography	"WALTER HOLICK, DIRECTOR. Portfolio Manager of the fund. Joined the Deutsche Investment Management Inc in 1990 as fund manager for global equities: technology, telecommunication services and media. Head of Technology Sector Team; senior fund manager: Frankfurt. Master of Social Science in Money, Banking and Finance, University of Birmingham, UK; Diplom-Kaufmann (German Master's degree in business and economics), J.W. Goethe-Universit-t, Frankfurt."
Frederic L. Fayolle	Portfolio Manager	2016	2017
Biography	Fayolle is a portfolio manager with DWS International Portfolio Management, which he joined in 2000. Prior he was a senior business analyst with Philips electronics. he has over ten years of electronics industry expereince in the US.
Nicholas Daft	-	2014	2016
Biography	Nicholas Daft is a Senior Research Analyst at Aristotle Atlantic. Prior to joining Aristotle Atlantic, Nicholas served as a Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst at Deutsche Asset Management. He also served as an Analyst at Buckeye Capital Partners and Wasserstein Perella & Co. Additionally, he worked at Heidrick & Struggles and DraftWorldWide, completing business development projects. Nicholas earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Asian Studies from Williams College and his MBA from Columbia Business School.
Jaimin Soni	Portfolio Manager	2014	2016
Biography	Jaimin Soni is a Portfolio Manager and a Senior Research Analyst at Aristotle Atlantic. Prior to joining Aristotle Atlantic, Jaimin served as a Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst for Deutsche Asset Management. He also worked for Bank of America as an Equity Research Analyst. Additionally, Jaimin worked as a Project Manager for Nuveen Investments and as a Senior Technology Consultant for Accenture. Jaimin earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Clark Chang	Research Analyst	2008	2016
Biography	CLARK CHANG, DIRECTOR. Lead Portfolio Manager of the fund. Began managing the fund in 2008. Joined Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management in 2007 after seven years of experience as senior analyst for technology sector for Firsthand Capital Management, Nollenberger Capital Partners and Fulcrum Global Partners. BS in Computer Science from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA); MBA with Finance concentration from Anderson School of Management, UCLA.
Walter Holick	Director	2009	2014
Biography	"WALTER HOLICK, DIRECTOR. Portfolio Manager of the fund. Joined the Deutsche Investment Management Inc in 1990 as fund manager for global equities: technology, telecommunication services and media. Head of Technology Sector Team; senior fund manager: Frankfurt. Master of Social Science in Money, Banking and Finance, University of Birmingham, UK; Diplom-Kaufmann (German Master's degree in business and economics), J.W. Goethe-Universit-t, Frankfurt."
Frederic L. Fayolle	Portfolio Manager	2009	2014
Biography	Fayolle is a portfolio manager with DWS International Portfolio Management, which he joined in 2000. Prior he was a senior business analyst with Philips electronics. he has over ten years of electronics industry expereince in the US.

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